Billy the Kid is a killer from the USA at the end of the 19th century. He became famous thanks to a book of memoirs written by Sheriff Pat Garrett after his arrest and murder. Today Billy the Kid is one of the symbols of the Wild West
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The article tells the story of the long and hard struggle of the revolutionary Mexican General Pancho Villa against the oppressors of the Mexican peasantry. Attention is paid to all stages of the life of a revolutionary. In addition, it tells about the image of the general in popular culture
The writings of Procopius of Caesarea became the most striking literary monuments of the VI century. At this time, the Byzantine Empire was flourishing and waged wars in different parts of the world
Famous historical figures of Russia and the world, who decided the fate of thousands and millions of people, will be described in the article
The political confrontation between such superpowers as the USA and the USSR, which lasted from the mid-40s to the early 90s of the last century, and never developed into a real military conflict, led to the emergence of such a term as the Cold War. Yugoslavia is a former socialist multinational country that began to disintegrate almost simultaneously with the Soviet Union
The Moscow metro is one of the most convenient, reliable and beautiful in the world. Its 44 stations have the status of masterpieces of architecture and are objects of cultural heritage of regional importance. The history of the Moscow Metro (photos of some stations are presented below) is inextricably linked with the history of our country. This is especially evident when traveling through the stations accompanied by a guide who talks about the symbols contained in the elements decorating the halls
Natural history is a field of research that includes organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants. It relies on observational rather than experimental research methods. A person who studies natural history is called a naturalist or natural historian
In a broad sense, the Ancient World is the designation of the very first and longest period in the history of mankind. It captures the period of time from the beginning of the formation of society (800-1000 thousand years before our era) until the appearance of the first feudal formations (the beginning of our era, the first centuries)
The Olympic Games are the oldest tradition of uniting popular sports disciplines into a common competition. The article briefly outlines the history of ancient and modern competitions
The article tells about an experiment with a jet train set up in the USSR in the 70s. Its purpose was to identify possible problems on the way to the creation and introduction into wide operation of high-speed trains
The period from 1941 to 1945 was the most difficult in the history of the 20th century for all of Europe. The essence of many events is still not clear
Michael Ironside is a famous actor, screenwriter, film director and producer, who has a large number of feature films and popular television series to his credit. Most of all, the viewer remembers Michael for the roles of tough guys and villains. Ironside knows how to fully get used to his roles and remains in them even after the filming process is over
The cohort is the basic tactical unit of the Roman army. How stubbornly and courageously she fought, the position of the legion in battle depended
The ancient Roman Empire was a powerful power that conquered many lands. An important role in the creation of such a large state was played by both monarchs and commanders, who, at the head of their armies, conquered foreign territories. One of the most famous of these generals is Gaius Julius Caesar. His murder is shrouded in many mysteries and secrets, but the only thing that remains unchanged is that his last words were: “And you, Brutus!”
Pharaoh Tutankhamen belongs to the eighteenth dynasty of Egyptian rulers. He reigned from 1347 to 1337 BC. The degree of his relationship with his predecessor Amenhotep IV is still a mystery to scientists. It is possible that the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was the younger brother of Akhenaten and the son of the latter's father, Amenhotep III. There are those who believe that he was the king's son-in-law. After all, he was not yet ten years old, and he was already married to one of the daughters of Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti
In all states it is customary to reward those people whose most of their lives were devoted to work in government and military structures. In the USSR, to reward military personnel whose service life was 10, 15 or 20 years, medals "For Impeccable Service" were established
The goddess Athena is one of the key figures of ancient Greek mythology. Since ancient times, she has been considered the goddess of wisdom, military strategy and just war. Patronizing the arts and artisans, she is considered the inventor of so many things that have survived to this day
In Soviet times, there was practically no person who would not have heard of Porfiry Korneevich Ivanov. Everyone heard this name, and his works and theories still cause a lot of controversy and discussion
Many are interested in the origin of the Mordvin people. Their appearance in most cases does not differ from the appearance of their Slavic-speaking neighbors, but they speak the language of a completely different group
Colonath is a form of dependence of the peasant on the landowner that existed in the late Roman Empire. This system became the foundation on which medieval feudalism was formed. This article will talk about the stages of development of the colony
The Great Embassy of Peter the Great was an important step towards the modernization of Russia. The main goal of the reformer tsar was not to conduct diplomatic negotiations, but to familiarize himself with the technical achievements of European countries. This article will tell about the results of this mission
People's tribunes, the Gracchi brothers, attempted to carry out large-scale reforms in Ancient Rome. After the successful implementation of some transformations, they were killed by political opponents. This article will tell about the essence of the reforms of the Gracchi brothers
The biography of Pitirim Sorokin, one of the greatest sociologists in history, contains all the dramatic events of the first half of the twentieth century. This article will explain why his theories remain relevant today
From a tactical point of view, the East Prussian operation of 1914 ended in failure. However, its strategic results were favorable for the Russian Empire and its allies
Australopithecines were called primates that lived on the African continent several million years ago. According to some experts, they could be the ancestors of people. This article will talk about the volume of the Australopithecus brain and some other important characteristics of this fossil creature
She was born in 1819. At the age of eighteen, in 1837, she became queen. The years of her reign (1837-1901) were called the Victorian era, a time of stability, decency and prosperity
Edward Teach was one of the most outstanding pirates, had an intimidating appearance and put on real shows during battles, which frightened his opponents
The eighteenth century in the history of our country was rich in the names of talented people who made history move in an enlightening humanistic direction. One of these people was a bright and original journalist, writer and teacher Nikolai Novikov
The King of France Charles VI Beloved is one of the most tragic characters of the Middle Ages. Having a noble origin and complete freedom of action, he became a hostage of his own mind. An unknown disease deprived the king not only of a bright future, but also branded him with the incorruptible title of "Mad"
Gennady Petrovich Lyachin, who grew up in the Volgograd steppes, connected his life with the sea. The commander of an ultra-modern submarine owes his life's work to the father of his future wife, a hereditary sailor who instilled a love for the navy. He will pass it on to his son, forever remaining in the memory of his contemporaries as the captain of the Kursk APRK, who tragically died in the waters of the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000
Wearing orders and medals on the uniform is not very convenient, as they are quite bulky, so for compactness they use special rectangular strips, sheathed with sashes. The article describes what a sash is, its history and varieties
Academician Krylov is an outstanding domestic shipbuilder. He also became famous as a mathematician and mechanic, was an academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences, a general of the fleet, a general for special assignments under the naval minister of the Russian Empire. It is considered one of the founders of the domestic modern school of shipbuilding, which was later developed by Pozdyunin, Papkovich, Shimansky
A lot of Soviet republics then came to the aid of Armenia. About 50 thousand builders and several dozen doctors arrived. In that terrible month, the media did not give data on the number of victims in Armenia. And only 3 months later, the Council of Ministers provided the journalists with official statistics
The future German Chancellor Hermann Goering met for the first time in 1922, he was fascinated by his eloquence and forever connected his life with National Socialism
Russian-Turkish wars are a series of conflicts between the respective states. And if in the middle of the 17th century the Turks instilled fear in all of Europe, besieged Vienna, then a century later they are increasingly lagging behind Europe, which is undergoing a scientific and technological revolution, in military-tactical terms. And wars are becoming aggressive already on the part of Europeans, including Russia
The closure in 1836 of the magazine "Telescope", where Vissarion Belinsky led the department of criticism, put him on the brink of poverty. According to contemporaries, until the beginning of 1838, the famous publicist and writer survived only thanks to the help of friends
The history of the planet Earth already has about 7 billion years. During this time, our common home has undergone significant changes, which was the result of changing periods. Geological periods in chronological order reveal the entire history of the planet from its very appearance to the present day
The dictatorship of black colonels in Greece was an unsightly stain in the history of the state. During the 7 years of its existence, all democratic institutions were abolished in the country
The Crimean peninsula at all times, first for the Russian Empire, and later for the USSR, was a strategic center in the Black Sea. The Crimean operation was very important for the advancing Red Army, and at the same time, Hitler understood: if he gave up the peninsula, he would lose the entire Black Sea. Fierce battles lasted for more than a month and led to the defeat of the defending fascists
What is Jacquerie? This is one of the most mass actions of the peasantry in the entire history of the world. In the short time of the uprising, about 100 thousand people turned out to be under its banner. Including, in addition to the peasants themselves, the urban poor and artisans who are not indifferent to the future and fate of the Motherland